DeFazio's Pizzeria Albany — Restaurant in City of Albany

I’ve gone here twice so far for takeout. I ordered the exact same thing on two different occasions. Plain large cheese pizza. The first one was extremely fresh and I enjoyed it. The second one was very dry, and it seemed as if it had been sitting in the back room for at least a half hour before I got there, and I put the blame on them because I actually arrived about 10 minutes earlier than when they told me to arrive for the pizza. So they definitely gave me a stale pizza or it wasn’t cooked correctly. By the time I got home it was 8:30 PM and I didn’t feel like calling them and asking for a different pizza and having to drive all the way back, and I just ate it begrudgingly, and it really wasn’t very good. The first pizza, however, was pretty good. I’m not sure why there was a discrepancy because a place like this should be able to churn out the exact same pizza every single time you come. I am not sure I would go back based on getting that stale pizza the...

Glad to have had the opportunity to visit this well known local spot while visiting the area. Unlike any pizza joint experience i’ve ever had. First we ordered at a counter before being escorted through the back of a narrow alley into a small garden seating area. nothing formal, all low key. The food came out quick and the service was friendly. the pizza itself was some of the best i’ve ever had. very doughy with unique flavor that almost melts in your mouth. there was a perfect amount of seasoning over fresh mozzarella cheese. I like the options of various doughs to try as well. We went with the standard dough to get the original flavor. Also tried the garlic bread and house made meatballs. The sauce for both was equally delicious. I hope to have the opportunity to re-visit this location to try some of the speciality pizza and pasta options. Very highly...

Five stars all around for what this place is as a concept. Primarily, DeFazios serves the distillery next door. Customers go into the pizza joint, order, pay, and take a table number card. The pizza staff will bring it to the distillery, seek out your placard, and deliver your piping hot tasty pizza. The distillery is large; but the pizza delivery is crazy efficient and WILL find you! I ordered mushroom and pepper personal size and found I couldn't quite eat the whole thing. Slices were cut small, so easy to share a pie. Prices were fair for the quality of the pie. Add-ons came with fair prices as well. The bar has take-away containers if you need to make home leftovers. Napkins are found on or near the tables. I'm calling my experience "dine in". You can eat in the spartan pizza...